Beaune 1er Cru Clos Saint-Landry
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Beaune's oldest Chardonnay site, a 1.98-hectare monopole held by Bouchard Père & Fils since 1791, rooted in 13th-century winemaking history.
Clos Saint-Landry is Beaune's oldest known Chardonnay site, a 1.98-hectare Premier Cru monopole owned by Bouchard Père & Fils. The vineyard dates to the 13th century and was acquired from the Abbey of Maizières in 1791. Its argilo-calcaire marneux soils and flat terrain produce crisp, mineral, elegantly balanced white Burgundy.
- Total area: 1.98 hectares, classified Beaune Premier Cru
- Exclusive monopole of Bouchard Père & Fils since 1791
- Oldest known Chardonnay planting site in Beaune, dating to the 13th century
- Formerly known as Tiélandry before taking its current name
- Previously owned by the Abbey of Maizières; purchased by Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard in 1791
- Soil: argilo-calcaire marneux (clay-limestone marl) with yellow marl subsoil
- Flat aspect encourages early maturity due to warm growing conditions
History and Ownership
Clos Saint-Landry holds the distinction of being the oldest known site of Chardonnay cultivation in Beaune, with records tracing back to the 13th century. The vineyard was originally known as Tiélandry and was held by the Abbey of Maizières, reflecting the deep ecclesiastical roots of Burgundian viticulture. In 1791, Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard purchased the site, and the estate has retained its monopole ever since. Bouchard Père & Fils, now one of Beaune's most prominent négociants, continues to be the exclusive producer of wine from this historic parcel.
- Chardonnay planted on this site since at least the 13th century
- Formerly named Tiélandry before adopting the Clos Saint-Landry designation
- Acquired from the Abbey of Maizières by Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard in 1791
- Monopole status held continuously by Bouchard Père & Fils since 1791
Terroir and Climate
The vineyard sits on flat terrain within the Beaune Premier Cru zone, a relatively unusual topography for the Côte de Beaune, where most top sites occupy gentle slopes. This flat aspect, combined with warm growing conditions, promotes earlier maturity compared to steeper neighbouring parcels. The soils are argilo-calcaire marneux, a clay-limestone marl typical of the Côte de Beaune, underlain by yellow marl subsoil. This combination of calcareous soils and warmer ripening conditions shapes a white wine that is simultaneously mineral-driven and generously textured.
- Flat aspect distinguishes Clos Saint-Landry from most Côte de Beaune Premier Crus
- Argilo-calcaire marneux soils over yellow marl subsoil
- Warm, flat terrain encourages earlier maturity relative to slope-sited neighbours
- Exclusively planted with Chardonnay
Wine Style
Clos Saint-Landry produces white Burgundy that reflects the mineral backbone typical of calcareous Beaune terroirs, combined with the elegance and balance that mark the best Côte de Beaune Chardonnay. The flat terrain and warm site conditions contribute a rounder texture and slightly earlier-developing character compared to cooler slope sites. Expect bright acidity, refined fruit, and a mineral precision that rewards both early drinking and moderate cellaring.
- Crisp, mineral, and elegantly balanced white Burgundy
- Argilo-calcaire soils contribute limestone-driven minerality
- Warm, flat site adds textural generosity and earlier approachability
- Sole producer: Bouchard Père & Fils
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Open Wine Lookup →Classification and Significance
Classified as a Beaune Premier Cru, Clos Saint-Landry sits below Grand Cru in Burgundy's hierarchy but represents a site of exceptional historical and qualitative importance. Its monopole status means Bouchard Père & Fils is the only producer legally permitted to make wine from this climat, giving the domaine singular control over its expression. Within the broader landscape of white Premier Cru Beaune, Clos Saint-Landry stands out for the depth of its documented history and the continuity of its single-family ownership.
- Classified Beaune Premier Cru under Burgundy's quality hierarchy
- Monopole status gives Bouchard Père & Fils exclusive production rights
- One of very few white wine Premier Crus within Beaune's predominantly red-producing appellation
- Documented vineyard history stretches over 700 years
Crisp and mineral-driven white Burgundy with bright acidity, subtle citrus and stone fruit, and a refined limestone-inflected finish. The flat, warm site adds gentle textural richness and early accessibility while retaining elegance and balance.
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- Clos Saint-Landry is the oldest known Chardonnay site in Beaune, with records dating to the 13th century.
- The vineyard is a monopole of Bouchard Père & Fils, owned continuously since 1791 when purchased from the Abbey of Maizières.
- Formerly known as Tiélandry; the name Clos Saint-Landry is the current official designation.
- Soils are argilo-calcaire marneux over yellow marl subsoil; the flat aspect promotes early maturity.
- Classified Beaune Premier Cru, exclusively planted with Chardonnay, and one of the few white wine Premier Crus in Beaune.